Important mounting information
5.1 Mounting aids and required tools
You will need the following tools to install the system:
• 6 mm Allen key
• Combination wrenches 13
• Folding rule / tape measure
• 9 mm metal drill bit
Appropriate tools for the respective roof mounting
variations, e.g.:
• For riveting onto SolRec floor plates:
6.1 mm drill bit, rivet gun
• For attachment with fix anchors into concrete:
12.5 mm concrete drill bit, hammer
Installation
6.1 Preparation work
DANGER
Potentially mortal danger from
falls and falling objects
• Protect yourself against falling.
• Do not remain in the danger
zone.
• Wear a hard hat.
• After the assembly is
complete, ensure secure
positioning of the mounting
system and the modules.
CAUTION
Mounting the anti-slip protection (only for portrait installation)
3
• Attach one bolt with M6 nut in each of the lower drill holes of the module
frame as an anti-slip protection, and tighten them by hand.
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1
Preparing the fixation points
• Define and mark the fixation
Material damage from improper mounting. Improperly fastened triangles can bend or collapse.
• Carry out all new bolted connections using the abovementioned materials (bolts, washers and nuts).
• After installation, ensure that all bolted connections are tight.
5.2 Additionally required materials
Depending on the system plan, the following additional
materials may be necessary:
• Suitable fixation material for roof
Material for weighting as ballast, for example gravel,
concrete slabs or other
• Suitable protective mats to protect the roof surface.
points, and/or the planned
substructure according to plans,
and prepare for installing the
triangles.
20˚
25˚
2
Preparing the triangles
• Unfold the triangles and
pre-mount both of the support
elements with 2 bolts each (self-
locking nut M8, 2 washers and
M8 x 20 Allen bolt) at the desired
angle (tightening torque 8 Nm).
• Tighten all of the screw
connections on the triangle
(tightening torque 8 Nm).
30˚
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